BOOK CLUB: Heart of a Dog ๐ by Mikhail Bulgakov with Jakarta WritersHello, Jakarta Writer! **Are you a member of [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/) yet?** Want to see **pictures** of past events? **[Take a look here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/photos/)** And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event ๐
JakWri (former Jakarta Writers) and JakFri is **the** biggest, oldest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakartaโฆ and we invite you to join us for this **BOOK CLUB discussing "Heart of a Dog" ๐ by Mikhail Bulgakov!**
Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle. Come as you are... itโs the best version of yourself.
**ABOUT THE EVENT**
The idea is very simple: we will meet and discuss the book. Everyone will receive a copy of the book as PDF beforehand **for free** (which we kindly ask not to share with everyone - this book discussion is for educational purposes). Reach out to the host to receive the PDF, and feel free to ask any question in the discussion section of the event page.
Everyone is encouraged to read the short book (in English, about 300 pages) beforehand to participate to the discussion. Coming without having read the book is possible, but just half the fun.
The host will give a short introduction about the book and guide through the discussion, which will be very informal and fun. Everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions. This event is **introvert friendly**! No one will be put on the spot or forced to speak. Just join and share your passion for literature, no matter how much you read.
This is a dream event for anyone who wishes to take a deep dive into literature and have a fun, social lunch time. Our book club will be in English. Everyone's English level is OK as this is a nice occasion to practice English in an informal and welcoming setting.
**ABOUT THE BOOK**
A parody on the "New Soviet Man" and eugenics, Bulgakov's satirical and biting novella remains one of the more odd and fascinating takes on Bolshevism.
Sharik, the dog, finds itself rescued by the brilliant and arrogant Profesor Preobrazhensky from the streets full of its natural enemy: the proletariats. One day, the Profesor ends up experimenting on the pampered and fattened Sharik as part of his research on rejuvenation, only for the operation to take a sharp and bizarre turn.
It's best to enter into this book blind, bearing only the questions of which one is more horrifying: the heart of a dog or the heart of a man.
Discover more about the book [on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/113205.Heart_of_a_Dog)!
**We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look at some past events:**
* **[BOOK CLUB: "1984"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/313585727/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Mar 2026)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Candide"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/313061019/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Feb 2026)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Jonathan Livingston Seagull"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/312747377/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Jan 2026)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Rosemary's Baby"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/312206954/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Dec 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/311149945/?eventOrigin=your_events)** (Nov 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The Writer's Journey"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/311049907/)** (Oct 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Lord of the Flies"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/310887709/?notificationId=%3Cinbox%3E%21428578398-1758420452034&eventOrigin=notifications)** (Sept 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The Alchemist"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/310055488/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2)** (Aug 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The Little Prince"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/308651641/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)**(July 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "We"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/307510139/)** (May 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The War of Art"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/306641634/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)** (Apr 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Man's Search for Meaning"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/305786005/)** (Feb 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB ๐: Short stories about fungi by various authors](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/295009912/)** (Aug 2023)
* **[BOOK CLUB ๐: "Entangled Life"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/291463350/)** (Mar 2023)
**ABOUT THE VENUE**
**Wisangkopi** is a spacious and great cafe located near the hustle and bustle of Blok M. It's attached to a great ramen place and the venue has an open space perfect for the studious and the curious.
Find out more about the venue here:
[Wisangkopi Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wisangkopi)
[Link to Google Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/t7B491vTtUHqmd8h8)
**ABOUT THE HOST**
Your host for this event, Ben, is a literature enthusiast eager to learn not only from texts but also from fellow readers' interpretations and personal experiences. He will guide everyone through the discussion for a memorable book club event.
**HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?**
To register, just click โAttendโ! There are a few simple rules
* We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to **update RSVP at least 24 h before the event** as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
* **Be on time!** We want to start the discussion together.
* People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot
* Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
* Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly for other attendees, organisers, and venue. Please cancel whitin 2 hours for exceptional circumstances **only**. Otherwise it will count as no-show!
* Attendees who bring a +1 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rule of respect and inclusivity
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
**WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?**
As this group is slowly unrolling into a Writers' Group, it will be soon possible to join through Patreon, too: [https://www.patreon.com/corradonai](https://www.patreon.com/corradonai) Monthly membership through Patreon will grant access to **all** events of Jakarta Cretives/Writers (this group) **and** of [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends). In the meantime, this is the existing fee structure ๐๐ฝ
Membership can also be paid as a **yearly membership of 320k IDR** valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a **promo discount to first-timers**, who can become members for **240k IDR/year (Option A)**.
First-timers can decide to join with a **sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event (Option B)** they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.
Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakFri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like! Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.
Membership to **both** Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Creatives is offered for **only** 390k IDR/year (**Option C**). Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498) (Sept 2024) or [free pasta cooking (and eating ๐) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) (Nov 2024). To most events, attendees can **bring a +1 for free**, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.
To all members we **guarantee** to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if thereโs no event happening in three months.
In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event [of JakFri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) and [of JakWri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We **guarantee** to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if thereโs no event happening in three months.
**THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY**
Our communities are:
* **[Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends)**
* **[Jakarta Writers](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers)** (former Jakarta Creatives)
* and the new group, **[How to Become a Writer](https://www.meetup.com/how-to-become-a-writer/)**
Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.
Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an average of **4.8**โญ (out of 5โญ) from over 300 reviews ([take a look at all reviews!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/feedback-overview/))
We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We **do not tolerate** harassment or discrimination of any kinds.
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